| Accession Number | F07457 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Film |
| Measurement | 4 min 5 sec |
| Object type | To be confirmed |
| Physical description | 35mm/b&w/silent |
| Maker |
O'Halloran, John Frederick M |
| Place made | Japan: Iwakuni, Japan: Tokyo |
| Date made | 15 May 1946 |
| Access | Open |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 Period 1940-1949 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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Mr Chifley's visit to Tokyo. Mr Chifley with Allied Consulates.
Description
During May 1946, the Australian Prime Minister, Mr J B Chifley, visited units under the command of 34 Australian Infantry Brigade in the Kure area. He talked informally with many of the soldiers. Later the Prime Minister met members of Allied Consulates on the lawns of the Commonwealth Legation, Tokyo. Also identified: 26 (N392) Brigadier Ronald Nicholas Lamond Hopkins CBE, Commander 34th Brigade HQ; 250 (NX102558) Major Norman Ronald McLeod; 2272 (NX113776) Captain Desmond Francis Joseph McSweeney; NX12217 Lieutenant Colonel George Edward Colvin DSO; Lieutenant General Northcott CB MVO; Air Vice Marshal C A Bouchier CB CBE DFC; Mr George Acheson, USA Chairman, Allied Council for Japan; Mr McMahon Ball.
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Video of Mr Chifley's visit to Tokyo. Mr Chifley with Allied Consulates. (video)